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Operating Instructions
Machine setup
1.
Device head
2.
Intake shaft for paper and plastic cards
3.
Connecting cable (back of the device)
4.
Warning symbols
5.
Viewing window
6.
Waste container
7.
Slider switch
8.
Handle
9.
"AUTO" position (automatic start / stop function)
10. "OFF" position (off)
11. "REV" position (backwards)
12. "Ready" status LED
13. "Overheating" / "Overload" status LED
1. Introduction
1.1 Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass
these operating instructions on to the new owner.
Note – Importance of the operating instructions
Failure to observe the operating instructions when using the product constitutes
incorrect use or wilful misuse and is not permitted.
Note
This device is a new, unused product.
Any cutting residue present may have been left over from quality assurance tests during
production.
1.2 Explanation of warning symbols and notes
Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates a risk of electric shock from touching uninsulated product parts
that may carry hazardous voltage.
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific
hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.
1.3 Package contents
• "Premium M8" shredder
• These operating instructions
2. Safety
2.1 Correct use
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This product is intended for the destruction of documents both in the home and in the
commercial sector, provided the applications are comparable with typical household use
(e.g. in offices, workshops and hotels, etc.).
•
Use the product only for the intended purpose.
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The product is intended only for use inside buildings.
•
Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
•
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in
direct sunlight.
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Do not use the product in a damp environment and avoid splashing water.
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Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
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Do not operate the product continuously, as it is not designed for this.
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Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
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Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
•
This product is not intended for use by persons, including children, with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to
use the product.
•
As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children.
•
Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
•
Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable
regulations.
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Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
•
Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions.
•
Always pull directly on the plug when disconnecting the cable, never on the cable itself.
Note
The product is only intended for volumes generated by households.
Warning
Any use is permitted only with the paper container provided.
Note – Commercial use
•
If the device is used commercially, increased duty of care requirements apply.
•
Therefore, please observe the accident prevention regulations of the German
employer’s liability insurance association for electrical systems and equipment.
Please also observe all accident prevention regulations from other applicable
employer’s liability insurance associations and accident insurance companies, as well
as any legal regulations applicable to the particular industry and/or location.
The following materials may and may NOT be shredded:
Paper
✓
Paper with staples
✓
Magnetic strip and ID chip cards
✓
CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays
✗
Continuous paper, sticky labels, slides, newspaper, cardboard, paper clips,
laminate, plastic (with the exception of the objects stated earlier)
✗
2.2 Basic safety instructions
Please note the following safety instructions in order to use the device safely:
• Check the device before use for any visible external damage. Do not put a damaged
device into operation.
• People who, as a result of their physical, mental or motor capacities, are unable to
operate the device safely must only use the device under supervision or after instruction
by a responsible person.
• Faulty components must only be replaced with original spare parts. Only these parts are
guaranteed to meet the required safety standards.
• Protect the device against moisture and the penetration of liquids or objects. In the
event of contact with liquid, disconnect the device from the power supply immediately.
Warning - risk of cutting on the cutting rollers
Do not touch the cutting rollers.
Risk of electric shock
•
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
•
Do not use the product if the AC adapter, adapter cable or power cable is damaged.
•
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service
work to qualified experts.
2.3 Explanation of symbols used on the product label
Warning - risk of injury
Note the warning symbols in order to avoid injuries or damage to the device.
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